Prior to considering any intervention in physician wellness, it is important to reiterate the complexity of the issue and acknowledge the multiple metrics of success required for professional fulfillment and avoidance of burnout. Concisely delineated by Shanafelt et...

This month’s topic is bullying in the workplace and is adapted from my work in the American Academy of Pediatrics. My interest in this topic stems from my recent mentoring of a younger colleague who was bullied to the point of near-complete derailment of her medical...

Have you ever wondered how your physician feels? Most patients go to a doctor for help, but have you ever thought about how your physician is doing? A growing body of research shows that physician burnout and depression can be linked to medical errors and to a type of...

What is Mind-Body Medicine? Mind-body medicine has been defined as the deliberate harnessing of positive thought and emotion, using them for the purpose of enhancing health. It has been well established that poorly managed pain and stress can activate the inflammatory...